Chinese authorities seized control of the former United States consulate in the southwest China’s Chengdu city on Monday after it was ordered to close amid mounting tensions between world powers. China ordered the mission to be closed in retaliation for a US order to close the Chinese consulate in Houston. …
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It was a mild day in June 2017 when Donald Trump addressed the White House rosewood lectern to announce the withdrawal of the United States from the Paris climate agreement, the only comprehensive global pact to address the spiraling crisis. Todd Stern, who was America’s top negotiator when the deal …
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The Independent employs journalists from around the world to bring you truly independent journalism. To support us, consider a contribution. White House chief financial adviser Larry Kudlow has revealed that millions of Americans should expect another $ 1,200 stimulus check in their bank accounts and mailboxes this fall. Don’t forget, …
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The Independent employs journalists from around the world to bring you truly independent journalism. To support us, consider a contribution. Donald Trump has announced that he will not be launching the ceremonial first pitch for the New York Yankees next month after all, blaming his busy schedule, despite having spent …
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Republican Representative Ted Yoho has resigned from the board of a Christian organization working to end hunger after his “verbal attack” on Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, in which he allegedly called her “f *** ing b ** * h “. The bipartisan group, called Bread for the World, said in a …
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